2008 Infiniti FX vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Infiniti FX and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti FX (297 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (280 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Infiniti FX weights approximately 89 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Infiniti FX. (343 Nm). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Infiniti FX | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Infiniti | Volkswagen |
| Model | FX | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
